USDA MyPlate Nutrition Games and Activities Make Healthy Eating Fun and Easier

BY SUZIE WELLS

Healthy eating is important at every age. As the weather turns and farmers markets open, it seems to get easier, so let’s make this year the one in which we make a change toward healthier choices.

When we think of eating healthier, we sometimes feel overwhelmed by the wide variety of opinions and options out there. Healthier choices don’t have to be complicated or daunting, though, and thankfully today’s markets tend to have more options available to shoppers.

e main food groups (fruit, vegetable, grain, protein, dairy) remain constant as the ideal foods to comprise the bulk of human daily consumption. Generally, the closer to fresh we can keep those foods, the more nutrient-dense and thus healthier those foods are for us.

e area farmers unanimously agree: Eat local as much as you can and your family will be healthier (with less or no preservatives added to foods to keep them fresh from the farm to your table) AND you’ll help keep the local farmers and the adjacent economy going strong. e closer a product’s source, the fresher it should be and consequently the healthier it should be for you and your family.

Check out your local farmers markets for the week’s freshest produce, meats, and other agricultural products grown and made in your community.

Check out your county’s Cornell Cooperative Extension for more information as well. e Livingston County Cornell Cooperative Extension,forexample,supportsaBuyLocalCampaign,acommunitybased initiative to help sustain local agriculture and build a stronger local food system in Livingston and surrounding counties. ey also work to increase farm to restaurant connections, establish farm to institution connections, and provide access to fresh and nutritious food to low-income families. ey are de nitely a great resource for families across the area.

To make easy healthy choices, start simple. Infuse a new food or two in the week’s grocery shopping. Try a new fruit or veggie. Sample an alternative grain or protein. Just once a week, try something new. See who likes what and if something makes the cut, add it to the regular rotation. If not, try something else.

Keep ready-to-eat healthy choices in the pantry or fridge. If the apple or pear slices, the cheese sticks or yogurt cups, the carrot or celery sticks, the nuts, are readily available and need no cutting or other prep work, the kids (and let’s be honest, even the adults) will more likely to grab it to snack on instead of the bag of chips or other prepackaged, likely high preservatives-added food choices. So, prep the healthy choices when you have the energy and they’ll be ready when you need them.

To get children involved in healthy nutritional choices, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggests the MyPlate nutrition guide, and their website https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/kids is rich with games and activities to help guide children on a healthy eating adventure, having fun while learning about healthy nutritional choices.

Parents and families can even use the MyPlate app to make healthy meal prep and shopping easier, whether for everyday meals or holiday celebrations. ey o er interactive downloadable and online games and apps so kids can have fun while learning about nutrition choices.

To be a MyPlate Champion, the USDA recommends children (and all of us): ink about what you drink – Choose water or milk when you’re thirsty. e USDA o ers ideas for creating MyPlate menus children can engage with at home and take an active role in planning (and hey, maybe then even the pickiest of eaters will eat those green beans or brussels sprouts!). e USDA even o ers suggestions for holidays and other celebrations. Try hosting a holiday brunch to spice up the traditional proteins or add fun and healthy options with a festive yogurt parfait bar instead of ice cream sundaes.

Eat more fruits and veggies – Make half your plate fruits and veggies every day.

Try whole grains - such as oatmeal, whole wheat breads, or brown rice .

Mix up your protein foods - including seafood, beans, lentils, nuts, eggs, meats, and poultry.

Get involved – Help put away groceries, stir ingredients, peel fruits, assemble salads, or set the table.

Be active your way – Find ways to be active and move your body for at least 1 hour a day.

Or take the Grocery Store Bingo board on your next shopping trip to keep the kiddos occupied and engaged with healthy food choices as you tackle the chore. ere are even MadLib-style word blanks, mazes, and word searches and scrambles. Maybe make a Food Group Friend out of food from each food group.

Use mealtimes to connect with those you love. Eat meals together whenever possible. Maybe work together to cook/make the meals. Turn o devices so you can “unplug” and focus on healthy foods and each other.

“ e bene ts of healthy eating add up over time, bite by bite.” – USDA MyPlate program

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Avon

SaveTheDate:August11,2023.

31st AvonAlumniBanquet HostedbytheClassof1973.The banquetisforallgraduatesofAvon CentralandtoclassmatesthatattendedSt.AgnesSchool(Avon). Thiswillalsobethe50threunion forclassof73.Classof63,thisis your60th,classof83,your40th andclassof93your30th.The reunionisallplanned,sogetyour classmatestogetherandcatchup witholdfriends.Togetacopyof theinvitationorformoreinformationpleaseemail:slane@rochester. rr.com.

SaveTheDatefortheSecond Annual AvonDrivingParkPleasureShow2023!July29&30, 2023,Avon,NY.TraditionalAntiqueCarriageShow.Food-Vendors-2DayEvent-StallsAvailable. SundayPresentationParadeDrive. ClassesOffered:Turnout,Timed Obstacle,Working,Reinsmanship, CrossCountry,ChooseYourRoute. FindPrizeListandRegistration Formsat:WNYCCA.ORG

Fairport

AnnualFairportAngelsBlood Drive - Givethegiftoflifeon

Thursday,June15,1pm-7pm,St. JohnofRochesterGymnasium,8 WickfordWay,Fairport.OnJune 26,wewillrememberHannah Congdon,BaileyGoodman,MeredithMcClure,SaraMonnatand KatieShirleyandtheirloveforlife. Theirfivefamiliesbelievethatitis appropriateandapositivewayto remembereachoftheseangelsby encouragingthegivingtoothers throughtheAmericanRedCross BloodDrive.Thisisthefifteenth anniversaryoftheirlife-changing accident.Toscheduleyourlifesavingappointment,contactthe AmericanRedCross:1-800-RED CROSSorvisitRedCrossBlood.org. Tosecureanappointment,use sponsorkeyword:fairportangels. Walk-inswelcome.

Geneseo

“GolfingForACause”Golf Tournament - Saturday,July22, 2023attheFarviewGolfCourse, Rt.39,Geneseo-AvonRd.,Avon. Registration/Lunchstartsatnoon. Shotgunstart1pm.HoleInOne plusothereventsoncourse.Dinner tofollowwithrafflesandprizes. $125perplayer,$500foursome. CallortextMarkat585-519-1917 formoreinformation. Friendsand FamiliesMuscularDisorders Foundation501(c)3not-for-profit organizationdedicatedtoimprovingthequalityoflifeandindependenceofchildrenandadultsdiagnosedwithneuromuscular disorders/diseasesandover100 otherdiseases.

Henrietta

Farmer’sMarketattheMoose Lodge WEDNESDAYS, July12thSeptember27thfrom2-6PM.OPEN tothepublicatthePavilionjust behindMooseLodge#2290,5375 WestHenriettaRd.,W.Henrietta. Farmer?Hobbyist?gardener? Crafter?InterestedinbeingaVendor?PleasecontactSueSpeta, 585-259-3020.

ChickenBBQ&Vendor/Craft Fair attheElks! Sunday,June 11th,10-4pm.CurbsideChicken BBQ12-4pm-1/2chicken,salt potatoes,bakedbeans&roll,$15. Tobenefitthemaintenance&restorationofNorthRushCemetery, includingthoseofveteransfrom theRevolutionaryWar,CivilWar, andWWI.JoinusattheRochester ElksLodge#24,3525E.Henrietta Rd.,Henrietta.Theupkeepofthe cemeteryisfundedbyprivate individualsandfundraisers.“As longasthereareveterans,the BenevolentandProtectiveOrderof Elkswillneverforgetthem.”

FlagDayCelebrationattheElks - JointheRochesterElksLodgeas wecommemoratethebirthofthe Americanflag,learnitshistory,and honoritsglorywithmusicanda historicalflagpageantinourpavilion.Theceremonylasts approximatelyanhour,andacomplimentarylightsupperwillfollow. Everyoneiswelcome!Held Wednesday,June14,6pm-7pmat theRochesterElksLodge#24, 3525E.HenriettaRd.,Henrietta. https://www.facebook.com/ RochesterElks24

Honeoye

SpringRummageandBakeSale - UnitedChurchofChrist: Main Street,HoneoyeonJune23rd& 24th.Friday9am-7pm,Saturday 9am-4pm.BagSaleonSaturday. BakedGoodsforsaleonJune23rd.

Lakeville

Friends&FamiliesMuscularDisorders Foundation -ARTS, CRAFTERS&MORE!JoinusonThe Lake,6001BigTreeStreet(Rt20A) &ThomasDr.FieldBetweenReMax andLeisure’sRestaurant,Conesus Lake,Lakeville.Saturday,July8, 2023from10am-4pm.Formore informationcallortextMarkat 585-519-1917. FriendsandFamiliesMuscularDisordersFoundation 501(c)3not-for-profitorganization dedicatedtoimprovingthequality oflifeandindependenceofchildrenandadultsdiagnosedwith neuromusculardisorders/diseases andover100otherdiseases.

Leroy

LeRoyHighGraduatesofOver 50 Years! LeRoyHighSchool graduatesofover50yearswishing informationonthisyear’sAlumni BanquetonFriday,July14thplease callRoseScottat585-768-7534. Lookingforclassinfoand/orrepresentativesfromthefollowing classes:1946,1947,1948,1949, 1952,1953,1956,1959,1963and 1972.

Livonia

Take-outSpaghettiDinner at the UnitedMethodistChurchof Livonia,21SummerSt,Livoniaon Wednesday,June14,4:30-6:00PM (oruntilsoldout).Spaghetti,sauce, meatballs,undressedsalad,and garlicbread.Donationsaccepted.

MUMFORD

HighlandGames,Traditional Foods, Music,Dance,andmore atGeneseeCountryVillage& Museum’sAnnualCelticFaire!Saturday,June10,andSunday,June 11,10am-4pm.Apan-Celtic celebrationofheritagemusic, dance,andauthenticfoodand drink,withanartisanfair,clan booths,HighlandGames,historic weaponryworkshops,Irishdancing,atalkabouttartanintheJohn L.WehleGallery,andmore.Tickets fortheCelticFaireareonsalenow athttps://www.gcv.org/event/ celtic-faire-2/-purchasingtickets onlineinadvanceisrecommended togetanearly-birddiscount(there isasmalladditionalfeefortickets purchasedday-ofonlineandatthe door).TheCelticFaireissponsored bySageRutty.

Pavilion

And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;

And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.

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PavilionClassof’73announcing 50th Reunion: Saturday,August 5that5PMatBW’SRestaurant, PerryRd.,Pavilion.Pleasecall/text Bonnie(Olivani)Amend 585-857-3346orCathy(Morgan) Worthington716-308-7885.For moreinformationorreservations. RSVPduebyJuly7.Checkout Facebookpagehttps://www. facebook.com/PCS1973

Rochester

ToKillaMockingbird: Allrisefor AcademyAward winnerAaron Sorkin’sadaptationofHarperLee’s PulitzerPrize-winningmasterwork. June13-18,RBTL’sAuditorium Theatre,885EastMainSt.,Rochester.https://rbtl.org/events/to-kill-amockingbird/

ANightintheTropics:Gala BenefitinSupportofGPAS -The communityisinvitedto“ANightin theTropics,”aGalaBenefitin supportoftheGreecePerforming ArtsSociety(GPAS),Sunday,June 11,5:30pmatRedFedele’sBrook House,920ElmridgeCenterDrive, Rochester.Featuringalivesalsa combo,cashbar,games,silentauction,andadinnerbuffetwithsliced topsirloin,pasta,roastedchicken, potatoes,salad,vegetables,fruit, dessert,andcoffeeandtea.The Galawillsupportcommunitymusic programsdedicatedtosharingthe joyofmusic-makingwithresidents ofallages.Tickets:$39general admission,$35GPASmembers, andareavailableonlineathttp:// www.greeceperformingarts.org.

MonroeCountySheriff’sOffice A-ZoneOpenHouse:Cometour ourpolicesubstation!Saturday, June17,2023from10:00amto 1:00pmattheA-ZoneSubstation, 955PanoramaTrailSouth,Rochester.https://www.monroecounty. gov/sheriff

Rush

FathersDayatthe TransportationMuseum! andgranddadsareinforaspecial treatattheNewYorkMuseumof TransportationthisFathersDay, June18.They’llbeadmittedFREE whenaccompaniedbyayouthage 3to12.Trolleyrideswillbeoperatingthroughsceniccountryside, recreatingtheinterurbantrolleyera ofacenturyago.Themuseum’s vintagetrolleydepartsat11:30, 12:30,1:30,2:30and3:30,andno reservationsarerequired.Thefamilyfriendlyadmissionincludesthe trolleyrideandisjust$10adults, $9seniors65+,and$6youthsage 3-12.Open11-4,Sundaysonlyat 6393EastRiverRoadinRush. www.nymtmuseum.org,(585) 533-1113.

SHORTSVILLE

ShortsvilleRailroadStationMuseumOpenHouse: TheLehigh ValleyRailroadHistoricalSociety StationMuseumat8EastHigh StreetinShortsvillewillbeopento thepubliconSunday,June18. Hourswillbe1:00p.m.to3:00 p.m.Alargecollectionofhistorical artifactsfromtheLehighValley Railroadisondisplayatthemuseum.Thegiftshopwillbeopen. Admissionisfree;donationsare welcome.Formoreinformation, visitwww.lvrrhs.orgorcall 585-289-9149.

Spencerport

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WEBSTER

AttentionClassmatesofWebsterH.W.SchroederHighSchool CLASSOF1973-Worktocomplete our50threuniongettogetherfor July15,2023isunderway.Additionalinformationtobeposted soon.Emailusat HWSclassof1973@gmail.comorrefertotheHWSchroderClassof’73 50ReuniononFacebookforadditionalinformation.Pleasepassthis ontofellowclassmatesyouassociatewithorknowwholiveelsewhere.

West Henrietta

AnnualMacedonianFestival235TelephoneRoad,WestHenrietta.Friday,June16,2023from 5pmto11pm.Saturday,June17, 2023from12pmtomidnight.Sunday,June18,2023from12pmto 7pm.Deliciousfoodanddesserts!

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Ascochyta leaf blight

Lawns suffering from ascochyta leaf blight will become straw-colored. According to the lawn care and pesticide experts at Ortho®, when a lawn is affected by ascochyta leaf blight, its healthy grass blades will be mixed in with diseased grass blades. Most prevalent in the spring, this disease can affect grass at any time during the growing season. That’s because the ascochyta fungi invade leaf blades through wounds, such as those that can result from mowing. Ortho® notes that dull lawn mowers can contribute to the disease, which might disappear on its own and can even return after it’s seemingly been cured.

Clean existing light fixtures. Another way to brighten the mood in a home is to periodically clean light fixtures to make sure they are working effectively. Spend time dusting them and cleaning off any accumulated debris. If need be, switch out old lamp shades for newer ones that let more light shine through. If inadequate lighting is a problem no matter how many lamps you have, consult with an electrician about installing more overhead and accent lighting.

Gray or pink grass: Another indicator of winter lawn damage linked to snow is gray or pink grass. The NALP reports that this is a byproduct of snow mold caused by lingering snow. Action may be unnecessary, as the NALP notes these circular patterns often go away on their own. If not, raking the affected areas might be enough to get the lawn on the road to recovery. If the issue continues to linger after raking, a topsoil application and subsequent seeding may be necessary.

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St. Agnes, St. Rose, St. Paul of the Cross

saintagnespaulrose.org • 226-2100

Saturday: 4pm at St. Agnes in Avon

Sunday: 8am at St. Rose in Lima

Sunday: 9:45am at St. Paul of the Cross in Honeoye Falls

Sunday: 11:30am at St. Agnes in Avon

Marianne Cope Roman Catholic Parish

(p) 585-334-3518; www.smcrcc.org; smcrcc@dor.org

O ce: 2061 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623

Our Worship sites and Mass times: All Masses are currently held at Guardian Angels Church, 2061 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623.

Weekend Mass: Sat. at 4:30pm (confessions begin at 3pm); Sun. at 8:00am & 10:30am. Weekday Mass: Mon. & Wed. at 12:10pm; Tues. & urs. at 8:00am.

Lutheran

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour (ELCA)

2415 Chili Ave., 585-247-7824

• e Reverend Joachim K. Wilck, Pastor

Recorded services on www.oursaviourrochester.org

Email: o ce@oursaviourrochester.org • 8:30am Modern Service

9:45am Sunday School • 10:30am Traditional Service

You may worship indoors & we broadcast in parking lot/drive-in. Audio Loop for the Hearing Impaired.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

779 Erie Station Rd. (across from W. Hen. Post O ce) • 334-4795 www.saintmarkslutheran.org

Family Friendly, Traditional, Missouri Synod

Sun. Worship, (In Person) 10:00am

Pre-School every day ages 2-5 • 334-4130

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e Book of Acts Church

Pastor: Lorraine Maillie • Located in the West Henrietta Baptist Church 5660 West Henrietta Rd., West Henrietta, NY 14586 • 585-420-7009

Website: http://www.thebookofactschurch.com

Email: support@thebookofactschurch.com • Service Times: Sundays 1:00pm

We Are A New Start Up Charismatic Born Again Church Modeling A er e Book Of Acts In e Bible

Orthodox

Protection of the Mother of God Russian Orthodox Church

100 Stanford Dr., Rochester, NY 14610 • 585-224-0554

Archpriest Gregory Naumenko, Rector • A ROCOR Parish

Serving all English and Russian Speaking Orthodox Christians

Full schedule of services and live service streaming at www.pomog.org

Presbyterian

John Calvin Presbyterian Church

50 Ward Hill Rd., Henrietta, NY • 585-334-2130 www.jcpconthehill.org • johncalvinpc@frontiernet.net

In-person Worship Services Sun. 10am. Select Sunday services are available on our website. Live services are available via Zoom most Sundays. We are a small church with a big heart. We hope you will come and join us.

I didn’t know I had a quarrel with him. ~Henry Thoreau in answer to the question, “Have you made your peace with God?”